摘要 |
A method for removing a polymeric coating, such as a polyvinyl dichloride, latex, synthetic latex and mixtures thereof from a polymeric-coated polyester substrate, is provided. The method comprises contacting the polymeric-coated polyester substrate with an aqueous solution containing at least about 0.75 weight percent trisodium phosphate and at least about 0.75 weight percent of an alkali metal hydroxide for a period of time effective to remove the polymeric coating and produce a polyester substrate substantially free of the polymeric coating. The polyester substrate and the polymeric constituents of the coating, once separated, can be recovered for recycling. A composition for removing the polymeric coating is also provided.
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